Dear Friends, This is the story of Ohel Sarala. It's a story of strength and hope, a reminder that even when things seem dark, there is always light to be found. My wife and I were blessed with a beautiful daughter, Sarala. Born with a rare liver condition, she made medical history at just twelve days old as the youngest patient ever to undergo a life-saving liver transplant. Despite requiring routine blood tests and daily anti-rejection medicine, Sarala was full of life, and had a completely normal and active childhood. At age 16, Sarala began suffering from several serious infections until her petirah just weeks after her seventeenth birthday. In our grief, my wife and I searched for a way forward. We wanted to find something that would be a zchus for her neshama — something that would create a real impact. In August 2016, I met Rabbi Bochner of Bonei Olam, who shared a profound insight Rav Shteinman had related to him. "Two things keep me awake at night — singles awaiting their zivug and couples facing infertility." Rav Shteinman then shared the perfect solution: these challenges could solve each other. Singles would daven for childless couples, while the couples would daven for the singles to find their bashert. Through this mutual chesed, Hashem would answer them both. This was the cause we had been seeking — the perfect way to honor Sarala's memory. Ohel Sarala began with a singular focus on tefilah and support for couples struggling with infertility. But as word spread, and hundreds of singles joined, the organization’s mission began to evolve. Being in contact with so many singles, we came to understand the tremendous need for a support system for single women in our community. Today, Ohel Sarala honors Sarala's legacy with a two-fold mission — connecting hundreds of couples and singles each year, and serving as a global source of chizzuk for single women. Thank you for being a part. Rabbi Ginzberg Founder, Ohel Sarala